1. 1. You shall not add to what I have command you nor subtract from it
2. 2. 1 Now, Israel, hear the statutes and decrees which I am teaching you to observe, that you may live, and may enter in and take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. 2 In your observance of the commandments of the LORD, your God, which I enjoin upon you, you shall not add to what I command nor subtract from it. 6 Observe them carefully, for thus will you give evidence of your wisdom and intelligence to the nations, who will hear of all these statutes and say, This great nation is truly a wise and intelligent people. 7 For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD, our God, is to us whenever we call upon him? 8 Or what great nation has statutes and decrees that are as just as this whole law which I am setting before you today? Copyrighted material that appears in this article is included under the provisions of the Fair Use Clause of the National Copyright Act, which allows limited reproduction of copyrighted materials for educational and religious use when no financial charge is made for viewing. Catholic Lectionary. (2009). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.
3. 3. you shall not add to what I command you nor subtract from it. How could any human being improve upon the Creators laws? The Ten Commandments are the basics, the underpinning, the supports of Christianity. The Jewish leaders created 603 laws to add to Gods ten laws. Then they attempted to elevate those laws to have the same importance as Gods law. If you obey all ten of Gods laws you typically dont have to fear arrest or a prison term. If you obey all ten laws you will typically be loved by all who know you. And most importantly if you obey all ten laws you will not fear death nor judgment day. To add or subtract only makes perfection, imperfection.